In my previous posts, I have shared some practical baby shower ideas. These are activities that you can work with the guests to not just have fun but in the end, come up with something that will make useful gifts for the mom-to-be or parents-to-be.
Here are another practical ideas that you can do for baby showers that could also end with something valuable and useful, a keepsake for the expecting mom or parents. These ideas will also make some preparations easy for you as the host.
1. Potluck
Food is one of the main ingredient that makes a party, the party. But, you don’t have to prepare all the food on your own.
A potluck is an opportunity for your guests to share in the party by cooking or preparing their favorite or signature dish. When you send out invitations, make sure to inform them to bring food that they can share with the guests.
You can either set a theme for the food, such as bite size, finger foods, pastries and snacks, international cuisine, barbeque, etc. or guests can bring whatever dish or food they like. The latter idea is more fun, as there will be variety of food.
2. Guests’ Signatures
Usually we ask the guests to sign on the guest book. Often they end up in the cabinet and never opened again. Instead of guest book, ask guests to sign something that the mom-to-be or parents-to-be will use or look at time and again, such as the following:
– first page of a book (book for the mom or parents, story book, rhymes, cooking or recipe book, etc.)
– picture frames (at the back)
– nursery decors (such as wooden letters, decorative globe, ect.)
Guest could do more than sign their signatures. You can also ask.guests to write wishes or some inspiring words. These will make for a meaningful presents.
3. Kid-Friendly
Baby showers is a perfect opportunity for the siblings-to-be to also join in the celebration of welcoming their new brother or sister. Often, kids are not included. It might be fun to make it kid-friendly, especially for second time, third time or so parents-to be. Guests who also have kids can tag along their little ones.
If you go potluck and kid-friendly, then you can ask guests to bring kid-friendly food like chicken pops, cupcakes and the likes.
Finally, don’t stress too much with all the baby shower details. Keep it cool and make it festive. Besides, with your great intention, you can never go wrong. Always remember though, to have fun.